Tamer Rafidi

@Tamer-Rafidi

ENGINEER

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About Me

I'm Tamer Rafidi, a Computer Engineering student at McMaster University, passionate about applying my skills in programming, machine learning, and real-time computing to innovative projects

My experience, highlighted by a strong academic record and a diverse project portfolio, showcases my adaptability and commitment to leveraging technology for impactful solutions.

Whether it's developing advanced systems or exploring new technological frontiers, I thrive in dynamic environments that challenge my technical expertise and creativity.

As I continue to grow and take on new challenges, I remain dedicated to making a significant contribution in the field of technology.

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Projects

Image Decompressor

Developed a hardware-based image decompressor in Verilog, adhering to the .mic18 specification to reconstruct 320x240 pixel images. Implemented lossless decoding, dequantization, and 8x8 IDCT using fixed-point arithmetic for efficiency. Optimized YUV to RGB conversion with symmetric interpolation, reducing computational complexity. Integrated the design with an Altera DE2-115 FPGA for efficient image reconstruction.

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Pacemaker

Developed a pacemaker system with real-time Simulink software for precision in critical medical scenarios. Furthermore, implemented a user-friendly Device Controller-Monitor (DCM) program in Python, ensuring optimal performance and safety through robust serial communication protocols for efficient data transfer and real-time monitoring.

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Software Defined Radio

Combining RF hardware with Raspberry Pi 4, this software-defined radio (SDR) system enables real-time reception of FM audio and digital data. Optimized C++ algorithm boosts signal efficiency by 40%, delivering superior audio. It's a practical exploration of SDR applications in electrical and computer engineering.

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LiDAR Spatial Mapping

Engineered a LiDAR-based embedded spatial measurement system for high-precision mapping. The system integrates a VL53L1X time-of-flight sensor and MSP432E401Y Microcontroller, providing 360-degree views. The MSP432E401Y efficiently processes LiDAR data and transfers it to the PC through serial communication, ensuring accurate environmental mapping.

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Personal Portfolio

Portfolio website to discover my skills, showcase projects, and delve into my work experience in computer engineering. This user-friendly platform offers insights into my professional journey, providing a comprehensive view of my capabilities.

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Surgical Tool Sterilization

Designed a system for sterilizing surgical tools using remote sensing and actuation, which was simulated on Q-labs via Raspberry Pi. Accompanied the system was two muscle sensor emulators, which conducted what movements were taken by the robotic arm. Furthermore, optimized bins were crafted with Autodesk Inventor.

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Experience

MDA Space

Software Engineering Intern

January 2024 - December 2024

Responsibilities

  • Develop Python API to automate data post-processing for all EPC stations, achieving a 95% improvement for efficiency.
  • Updated API documentation to improve clarity and usability, reducing onboarding time for new developers by 30%.

McMaster University

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

September 2024 - April 2025

Responsibilities

  • Assisted students in understanding core Python programming concepts, including data structures, object-oriented programming, and debugging techniques.
  • Reviewed and provided constructive feedback on students' Python assignments, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.

Healthcare Systems R&A Inc

Software Engineering Research Assistant

September 2023 - December 2023

Responsibilities

  • Refined a machine learning model designed to forecast the presence and abundance of gold and copper within a specific region
  • Utilize machine learning algorithms to translate EEG signals into game movement to improve the brain function of stroke patients.

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Python

@python

A high-level, general-purpose programming language.

Verilog

@verilog

A hardware description language (HDL) used to model electronic systems.

C

@C

A general-purpose computer programming language.

C++

@CPlusPlus

A high-level, general-purpose programming language.

Java

@Java

A high-level, class-based, object-oriented programming language.

R

@R

A programming language for statistical computing and graphics.

MATLAB

@Matlab

A proprietary multi-paradigm programming language and numeric computing environment .

SQL

@StructuredQueryLanguage

A domain-specific language used in programming and designed for managing data.

HTML

@HyperTextMarkupLanguage

Standard markup language for documents designed to be displayed in a web browser.

CSS

@CascadingStyleSheets

A style sheet language used for describing the presentation of a document.

JS

@JavaScript

A programming language that is one of the core technologies of the World Wide Web.

TensorFlow

@tensorflow

An open-source software library for machine learning and artificial intelligence.

pandas

@pandas

A python library written for for data manipulation and analysis.

NumPy

@numpy

A python library for the adding support for large, multi-dimensional arrays and matrices.

Scikit-learn

@sklearn

A python library used for machine learning.

Matplotlib

@matplotlib

A Python plotting library for its numerical mathematics extension NumPy.

SciPy

@scipy

An open-source Python library used for scientific computing and technical computing.

Git

@GitHub

A distributed version control system that tracks changes.

PySerial

@PySerial

A Python package that facilitates serial communication.

Simulink

@simulink

A MATLAB-based graphical programming environment for modeling, simulating and analyzing multidomain dynamical systems.

RaspberryPi

@raspberryPI

A series of small single-board computers.

Autodesk

@Inventor

A computer-aided design extension application for 3D mechanical design, simulation, visualization, and documentation.

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